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Imhotep

im-HOH-tep

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

43

Peak Year

#8 in 1993

First Recorded

1981

Style

Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Imhotep was a real Egyptian polymath, meaning 'the one who comes in peace'. He was a physician, architect, and high priest.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Imhotep

    Egyptian polymath and high priest.

  • Imhotep (film character)

    The villain from 'The Mummy' franchise.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

WiseIntelligentCreativePeaceful

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